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22 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week, Sept. 23–29

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Through 10/22
BOOK DRIVE

Dust off your bookshelf and donate your new and gently used books to Wake County Public Libraries during its ongoing book drive. wakegov.com

9/23
JAZZ IN THE SQUARE

Feeling blue? Jazz things up as DRA presents its six-week concert series in Moore Square, featuring Tambem this Thursday. “Get jazzy with it!” downtownraleigh.org

9/23–25
FALL ART GALA

More than 60 North Carolina artists steal the spotlight for this three-day event at Gallery 5. After you peruse, purchase a piece or two to spruce up your home! gallery5raleigh.com

9/24
CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES

Give a listening ear to the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle’s Verona Quartet as they open the 2021–22 season with works by Beethoven, Schubert and Lena-Frank at The Fruit. chamberorchestraofthetriangle.org

9/24–25
BOB SAGET

Remember Danny from Full House? Well, he’s at the Improv this week with an “out of his mind” comedy show that will have you reminiscing TGIF. improv.com 

9/25
ART IN THE GARDEN

Cultivate your creativity and satisfy your stomach with some watercolor lessons followed by a fresh, light vegetarian farm-to-table picnic lunch from the Well Fed Community Garden. Let’s eat, paint and be (rose)mary! sweetpeasurbangardens.com

9/25
BAND OF HORSES

No one’s gonna love you like Raleigh, BOH. See ya at The Ritz. ritzraleigh.com

9/25
BRETT YOUNG WITH MADDIE & TAE

Brett Young brings his Weekend Tour with Maddie & Tae in tow to rock the socks off Red Hat Amphitheater. brettyoungmusic.com

9/25
FESTA ITALIANA RALEIGH

Salute, amico mio! The third annual Festa Italiana block party is back in Glenwood South for a daylong celebration of all things Italian, including Italian entertainment, vino (naturally), food vendors and merch—plus kid games, arts and crafts, food and beer trucks, and a raffle—all to benefit local charities. Now that’s amore! festaitalianaraleigh.com

9/25
LIVE MUSIC AND PAINTING

Little Red Birds perform live with music by Dave Devlin, along with painting by Amanda Wilson, at Wakefield Tavern. wakefieldtavern.com

9/25
NC STATE VS. CLEMSON

Get ready to “hold that tiger” and howl back, y’all. We’re ready for redemption in one of the most anticipated rivalry games of the season—aka the Textile Bowl. Let’s get that trophy. gopack.com 

9/25
HOPS FOR HOPE

Corporate teams and local breweries come together to create a signature one-of-a-kind beer in support of Children’s Flight of Hope. During the family-friendly festival, taste your way through each of the brews and vote for your favorites… you know, for the kids. childrensflightofhope.org

9/25–26
BRICKUNIVERSE LEGO FAN EXPERIENCE 

Kids and adult LEGO lovers will nerd out over live LEGO builds, life-size LEGO models and a hands-on building area during this two-day convention at the Raleigh Convention Center. Better build up your expectations. brickuniverse.com

9/25–2/6
BREAK THE MOLD: NEW TAKES ON TRADITIONAL ART MAKING

In hue of the technological era, the NCMA will be spotlighting contemporary artists and traditional artmaking in its latest innovative exhibit. Break the Mold will highlight fresh approaches to time-honored crafts such as embroidery, ceramics, quilting and fashion. Color us intrigued! ncartmuseum.org

9/26
BREAK THE CYCLE

Put the pedal to the metal to break the cycle of trauma, abuse and homelessness in the Triangle through The Women’s Center’s first annual bike ride event. The $30 registration fee makes a huge impact—and has the potential to save a life. Ride on for the ladies. wcwc.org

9/26
DUDE PERFECT

Dude Perfect’s dudes (aka five best buds that comprise this sports-comedy group) kick it at PNC Arena. pncarena.com

9/26–10/3
MOORE SQUARE MARKET

Keep it fresh at Moore Square Market (produce, live music and much “moore”) on Sundays. downtownraleigh.org

9/28
YOUR LEGACY VIRTUAL TOUR

African American woman and author Schele Williams offers a proud introduction to African American history and enslavement in her new children’s book, Your Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History, at Liberation Station Bookstore. liberationstationbookstore.com

9/28–10/2
IBMA WORLD OF BLUEGRASS

We promise we aren’t pulling your strings. The largest free urban bluegrass fest in the world is yet again gracing Downtown Raleigh. Experience networking opportunities through the IBMA Business Conference,  check out new bluegrass talent over three nights through IBMA’s official showcase, then close out the weekend with Grammy award-winning legends during IBMA Bluegrass Live! worldofbluegrass.org

9/29
GUNS N’ ROSES

“Patience” pays off, Raleigh, because GNR is rockin’ and rollin’ around the country yet again for their rescheduled tour. Don your bandanas and aviators—and welcome to the jungle. pncarena.com

9/29, ONGOING
IMAGIFAB

“All work, no play” isn’t the case at Marbles Kids Museum. Designed with STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts and math—in mind, brighter futures and good fun start with this new imagiFAB exhibit featuring four special areas to help kids explore and expand knowledge and skills. marbleskidsmuseum.org

9/29
THE BEACH BOYS

And we’ll be havin’ fun, fun, fun at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. boothamphitheatre.com

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